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Being a survivor doesn't mean being strong - it's telling people when you need a meal or a ride, company, whatever. It's paying attention to heart wisdom, feelings, not living a role, but having a unique, authentic life, having something to contribute, finding time to love and laugh. All these things are qualities of survivors.

The feat of surviving is directly related to the capacity of the survivor.

One of the reasons I survived as well as I did was my genetics. My mother and father both had very tough lives, and boy, were they survivors.

I find it takes a lot of strength to endure myself.

Most people are remarkably resilient. Even those who have been through war or great loss often find reservoirs of strength. But the legacy of trauma is a heavy burden to bear.

My character in 'Prison Break' needs to be formidable. In reality, I'm not very tough at all.

Before I became a fighter pilot, everyone said that women didn't have the physical strength. Well, I had just completed the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.

I'm a survivor - a living example of what people can go through and survive.

I'm basically drawn to defeated, injured, hurt, barely walking characters.

I'm like a decathlete without the body.